Making Moves

For such a tight-knit industry, real estate has a lot of players, and we’re keeping track of them in our Making Moves feature. Stay up to date on your colleagues in the industry, where they’ve been and where they’re going.

Chris Tysdal named director of land for Windy Hill Development

In his new role, Tysdal will be responsible for strategic land acquisitions across the greater Houston area.

Matthew Cenedella named CFO for NAR

Matthew Cenedella replaces John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 40 years with the association.

Shant Banosian named president of Rate Mortgage

Banosian has funded over $10 billion in total loan volume over the last two decades.

Keller Williams names Christopher Czarnecki as president and CEO, announces investment partnership

Czarnecki fills the shoes of past president and CEO Mark Willis, who stepped down in January.

Graham Hanks named president of Truly Title

Truly Title announced that Graham Hanks was named its new president. Hanks previously served as the company’s Texas state president.

Julie Wells and Nichelle Richards affiliate with Nan and Company Properties

Julie Wells and Nichelle Richards are now associated with Nan and Company Properties. Both were formerly with Douglas Elliman.

Tevas Real Estate Group affiliates with Century 21

The brokerage, now known as Century 21 Tevas, will remain under the leadership of founders Jose Torres and Louis Vargas.

Michael Raak joins Nan and Company Properties

Raak was formerly an agent with Douglas Elliman.

Luxe Living Group joins Compass in Houston

The Luxe Living Group is now affiliated with Compass. The team of 26 agents, led by Bea Flores, was previously independent.

Eileen Andersen joins The Federal Savings Bank

Eileen Andersen has joined The Federal Savings Bank as regional senior vice president. She’s worked in the mortgage industry since 1996 and, most recently, served as vice president of market growth at New American Funding.

COMPASS welcomes Houston agent Gigi Huang

Gigi Huang is now associated with COMPASS in Houston. Huang was formerly affiliated with Douglass Elliman Real Estate.

Phillip Gazca named regional manager for 2 BHGRE Gary Greene offices

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene announced that Phillip Gazca will serve as regional manager for its Lake Houston and The Woodlands locations.

Christy Gessler named 2025 chairman of Texas REALTORS®

Christy Gessler, an agent with Freedom 512 Real Estate Group in Liberty Hill, will serve as chairman of the board for Texas REALTORS® in 2025.

Texas real estate firm affiliates with ERA Real Estate

ERA EXPERTS will remain under the leadership of co-owners Matt Menard and Greg Young, who founded the firm in 2013.

Keller Williams names Shanan Steere director of growth operations 

The new director is the owner and CEO of the Shanan Steere Group in Olathe, Kansas, which is affiliated with KW Overland Park. 

Energy Realty picks up Angelina Keck

A Houston native, Keck specializes in the areas of Memorial, Spring Branch and the Inner Loop and has $202 million in sales across 360 transactions.

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